Works of Art (213)
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"Alada" table, ca. 1985, Oscar Tusquets Blanca (Spanish); Manufacturer: CASAS, Painted wood, etched glass, bronze (1990.68ab) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet) (one of a pair), ca. 1760–70, Stamped by Claude-Louis Burgat (French), Carved and gilded beechwood (1982.60.89) |
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Armchair (bergère en cabriolet), 1788, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Carved, painted, and gilded walnut (41.205.2) |
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Armchair (from a set), ca. 1902–3, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.4) |
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Armchair (part of a large set), 1753,
Nicolas-Quinibert Foliot (French),
Carved and gilded beechwood, covered with the original silk and wool Beauvais tapestry covers (35.145.26a, .25b, .23c,d) |
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Armchair and matching side chair, ca. 1870–75, Attributed to Pottier & Stymus Manufacturing Company (American), Rosewood, prickly juniper veneer(1970.35.1–2) |
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Armchair, 1765–75, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American, Mahogany, white oak (59.154) |
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Armchair, 1801, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (45.105) |
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Armchair, 1805–12,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Mahogany (31.44.2) |
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Armchair, 1843,
Auguste-Émile Ringuet-Leprince (French; firm active Paris),
Ebonized fruitwood (apple or pear), beech, gilt bronze mounts, original upholstery (69.262.3) |
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Armchair, 1868–70,
Attributed to John Jelliff (American; firm active Newark, New Jersey),
Rosewood, ash, mother-of-pearl (68.133.3) |
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Armchair, 1922, Marcel Breuer (American, born Hungary), Oak, wool upholstery (1983.366) |
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Armchair, ca. 1710, French, Carved and gilded walnut, covered in late 17th-century wool, velvet (1983.526) |
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Armchair, ca. 1768,
Attributed to Thomas Affleck (American, born Scotland),
Philadelphia,
Mahogany and white oak with modern yellow silk upholstery (2007.302a–c) |
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Armchair, ca. 1775, American, Mahogany, red oak, sweet gum (1984.287) |
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Armchair, ca. 1828,
Karl Friedrich Schinkel (German),
Gilded mountain ash, brass (1996.30) |
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Armchair, ca. 1850,
Chair frame by firm of Joseph-Pierre-François Jeanselme (French); upholstery by firm of Jacques-Michel Dulud,
Carved rosewood, leather, silk, serge (1995.164) |
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Armchair, ca. 1855,
Attributed to Gustave Herter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Walnut (1986.204) |
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Armchair, ca. 1860,
French,
Gilded wood, upholstered in modern green tufted velvet (1998.382) |
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Armchair, ca. 1891–92,
Louis Comfort Tiffany (American); Samuel Colman (American),
Oak, silk velvet (1992.125) |
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Armchair, ca. 1905,
Designer: Henri-Jules-Ferdinand Bellery-Desfontaines (French),
French (Paris),
Walnut, copper, brass, tapestry covers, brown plush (1990.213) |
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Armchair, ca. 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Peter and John Hall's Workshop,
Pasadena, California,
Honduras mahogany, ebony, fruitwood, silver, copper, and mother-of-pearl (1992.127) |
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Armoire, ca. 1710,
Attributed to André-Charles Boulle (French),
Tortoiseshell, engraved brass, and ebony on oak; gilt-bronze (59.108) |
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Banister-back chair, 1715–35,
Northeastern coastal Massachusetts or Portsmouth, New Hampshire,
Poplar, maple, ash (52.195.8) |
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Bedstead, 1830–60, American; New Lebanon, New York, Maple and pine (1981.226) |
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Bench, 1825–50, American; Hancock, Massachusetts, Pine (66.10.2) |
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Bookstand, 1839,
Designer: Charles-Auguste Questel (French); Maker: Georges-Alphonse Jacob Desmalter (French),
France; Paris,
Oak, maple, ebony, ebony veneer, ebonized maple, snakewood, ivory, mother-of-pearl, silk velvet, gilt bronze, and brass (2006.518)
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Box, 1660–85,
Attributed to John Thurston (American),
Dedham or Medfield, Massachusetts,
White oak, red oak, southern yellow pine (10.125.680) |
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Bureau table, ca. 1765, Attributed to John Townsend (American), Made in New England, Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, white pine (10.125.83) |
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"Butterfly" stool (model no. T-0521), 1956,
Sori Yanagi (Japanese); Manufacturer: Tendo Co. Ltd.,
Rosewood, stainless steel (1988.195) |
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Cabinet (armoire), 1867,
Charles Guillaume Diehl (German, act. Paris), cabinetmaker; Jean Brandely (French), designer; Emmanuel Frémiet (French), sculptor,
France (Paris),
Oak veneered with cedar, walnut, ebony, and ivory, silvered bronze mounts (1989.197) |
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Cabinet on base, ca. 1939, Charlotte Perriand (French), Aluminum, pine, and walnut (1987.461.2ab) |
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Cabinet on stand, ca. 1700–1710, Attributed to Jan van Mekeren (Dutch), Dutch; Amsterdam, Oak veneered with kingwood, tulipwood, rosewood, ebony, olive wood, holly, and other marquetry woods (1995.371) |
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Cabinet-vitrine, 1899,
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (Belgian),
Belgian (Liège),
Red narra wood, ash, copper, enamel, glass (1981.512.4) |
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Cabinet, 17th–18th century, Thailand, Wood with lacquer and gold (1971.139) |
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Cabinet, 1861, Philip Webb (British), Designer; Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., Maker; Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (British), Painter, Made in England, Painted pine, oil paint on leather, brass, copper (26.54) |
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Cabinet, ca. 1866,
Alexander Roux (American, born France; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, tulipwood, cherry, poplar, pine (68.100.10 |
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Cabinet, ca. 1874–77,
Design attributed to Frank Furness (American); manufactured by Daniel Pabst (American),
Philadelphia,
Walnut, maple, white pine, glass (1985.116)
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Candle stand, 1800–1840, American; New Lebanon, New York, Cherry (66.10.21) |
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Card table, 1760–85,
Newport, Rhode Island,
Mahogany, maple, chestnut, white pine (67.114.1) |
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Card table, 1760–90,
New York,
Mahogany, white oak, tulip poplar, white pine (47.35) |
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Card table, 1810–20,
Unidentified Maker,
New York City,
Mahogany, tulip poplar, brass (31.44.11) |
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Card table, 1817,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Mahogany veneer, gilded gesso, vert antique, gilded brass with white pine, yellow poplar (1995.377.1) |
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Card table, ca. 1786, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.161) |
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"Carlton" room divider, 1981, Ettore Sottsass (Italian), Designer; Memphis s.r.l., Manufacturer, Wood, plastic laminate (1997.460.1ab) |
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Casket, ca. 1680,
Michel Redlin (German),
Poland (Gdansk),
Amber, gold foil, gilded brass, wood (2006.452a–c) |
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Cassone with the Conquest of Trebizond, 1460s,
Marco del Buono Giamberti (Italian, Florentine); Apollonio di Giovanni di Tomaso (Italian, Florentine),
Tempera, gold, and silver on wood (14.39) |
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Center table, 1870–75,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Rosewood, walnut, marble (68.207a,b) |
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Chair panel of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Thutmose IV, ca. 1400–1390 B.C.,
Egyptian,
Cedar (30.8.45) |
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Chair, 19th–20th century, Chokwe peoples; Angola, Wood, brass, tacks, leather (1978.412.619) |
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Chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early co-reign of Thutmose III and Hatshepsut, ca. 1479–1473 B.C., Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes, Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord (36.3.152) |
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Chandelier, 1907–9,
Charles Sumner Greene (American) and Henry Mather Greene (American); Made by Emil Lange,
Pasadena, California,
Mahogany, ebony, and leaded glass (1986.445) |
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Chandelier, ca. 1710–15,
Attributed to John Gumley (English),
Gilt gesso on wood; gilt metal mounts and candlesockets (1995.141) |
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Chest of drawers, 1695–1720, American; New York City or western Long Island, Gumwood, yellow poplar, pine, oak (36.112a,b) |
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Chest of drawers, 1755–90,
Philadelphia,
Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine (18.110.6) |
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Chest of drawers, 1765, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, white pine, chestnut, tulip poplar (27.57.1) |
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Chest of drawers, ca. 1747,
Boston,
Maple, white pine (10.125.58) |
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Chest of drawers, ca. 1762–75, American; Made in Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, America, Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine (18.110.4) |
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Chest with drawers, 1675–1700,
Wethersfield, Connecticut,
Oak, pine, cedar (66.190.1) |
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Chest-on-chest, 1760–90,
New York,
Mahogany, yellow pine, tulip poplar (64.249.3) |
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Chest-on-Chest, 1772,
Thomas Townsend (American),
Newport, Rhode Island,
Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar (2005.52) |
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Chest, 1663–80,
Attributed to William Searle (American) or Thomas Dennis (American),
Ipswich, Massachusetts,
White oak (10.125.685) |
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Chest, 1770–80,
New England,
Mahogany, white pine (2001.644) |
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Chest, Joseon dynasty, 19th century,
Korea,
Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, and brass-wire inlay, and brass fittings (63.121.1a,b) |
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Child's chair, ca. 1946,
Charles Eames (American); Ray Eames (American); manufactured by Herman Miller Furniture Company, Zeeland, Michigan,
Molded plywood (1986.437) |
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Coin cabinet, ca. 1809–19,
Probably by François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter (French); silver mounts by Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French); designed by Charles Percier (French); decoration after drawings by Baron Dominique Vivant-Denon (French),
Mahogany, silver (26.168.77) |
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Collector's Cabinet, ca. 1570–90, South German or Tyrolean, Pine, walnet, ash, various fruitwoods, maple, ebony, partly stained (marquetry veneer); gilt bronze (25.135.112) |
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Commode (commode à vantaux), ca. 1790, Stamped by Adam Weisweiler (French), Oak veneered with Japanese lacquer and European japanning, ebony, gilt-bronze mounts, violet brocatelle marble top (1977.1.12) |
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Commode, ca. 1710–32,
André-Charles Boulle (French),
Walnut veneered with ebony and marquetry of engraved brass and tortoiseshell, gilt-bronze mounts, verd antique marble top (1982.60.82) |
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Commode, ca. 1745–49, Charles Cressent (French), Pine and oak veneered with purplewood, mahogany, and bois satiné (bloodwood), gilt-bronze mounts, portor marble top (1982.60.56) |
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Corner cabinet (encoignure) (one of a pair), 1745–49, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak veneered with ebony and Chinese Coromandel lacquer, cherry, and purple wood, gilt-bronze mounts, Spanish brocatelle marble (1983.185.1a,b) |
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Crib of the Infant Jesus, 15th century, South Netherlandish; Made in Brabant, Carved and polychromed oak, copper gilt, silver gilt, painted parchment, and silk embroidered with seed pearls, gold thread, tinsel, and translucent enamels (1974.121) |
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Cupboard, 1670–1700,
Plymouth or Barnstable County, Massachusetts,
Red oak, eastern white pine, Atlantic white cedar, eastern red cedar, black walnut, maple (50.20.3) |
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Cupboard, 1800–1900, American; New Lebanon, New York, Pine (66.10.11) |
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Cylinder desk and bookcase, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, satinwood, tulip poplar, pine (1985.236a,b) |
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David-Weill desk, ca. 1918–19,
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French),
Amboyna, ivory, sharkskin, silk (1973.154.1) |
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DCW side chair, 1946, Charles Eames (American), Birch plywood, pony skin, rubber mounts (1984.556) |
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Desk (secrétaire), ca. 1804–15,
French,
Amboyna on pine with gilt-bronze mounts (23.147.1) |
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Desk and bookcase, 1760–90,
Newport, Rhode Island,
Mahogany, chestnut, white pine, yellow pine, tulip poplar (15.21.2) |
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Desk and bookcase, ca. 1779,
Workshop of Nathaniel Gould (American),
Salem, Massachusetts,
Mahogany, white pine (10.125.81a) |
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Desk chair (fauteuil de bureau),
French,
Mahogany, gilt bronze, satin-velvet upholstery (voided, green and red) (07.225.53) |
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Desk-on-frame, 1690–1720,
American; New York City or vicinity,
Sweet gum, possibly mahogany veneer, yellow poplar (44.47) |
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Desk, 1700–1730,
Boston, Massachusetts,
Eastern white pine, poplar, black walnut, ash (10.125.75) |
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Desk, 1890–92,
Designer: Mervyn Macartney (British); W. Hall for Kenton & Co., London,
Mahogany veneered with Macassar ebony, silver molding, silver-plated brass knobs (2006.4) |
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Desk, ca. 1877,
Kimbel & Cabus (New York City),
Oak, nickel-plated brass and iron hardware (2000.58) |
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Desk, ca. 1902,
Carlo Bugatti (Italian),
Walnut, copper, pewter, vellum (1970.181.3) |
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Dining table, 1800–1825, American; Hancock, Massachusetts, Pine, maple, and basswood (66.10.1) |
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Double counter, ca. 1825, American; New Lebanon, New York, Pine, applewood and pearwood (66.10.14) |
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Dressing table, 1740–50,
Newport, Rhode Island,
Mahogany (1994.449) |
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Drop-leaf dining table, 1756, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, maple (L.2001.53.1) |
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Drop-leaf Pembroke table, 1790–1800, John Townsend (American), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, satinwood, chestnut (1980.293) |
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Easy chair, 1715–30,
Boston, Massachusetts,
Maple, oak, black tupelo (50.228.1) |
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Easy chair, 1758, Caleb Gardner (American), American; Newport, Rhode Island, Walnut, maple (50.228.3) |
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Easy chair, 1790–1800,
Philadelphia,
Mahogany with white pine (1993.31) |
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Easy chair, 1810–15,
Massachusetts,
Mahogany (31.53.3) |
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Étagère, mid-19th century,
English,
Black lacquered, painted, and gilded wood and papier-mâché, mother-of-pearl (1999.50.2) |
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État (State) cabinet, 1926,
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann (French),
Macassar ebony, amaranth, ivory (25.231.1) |
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Firescreen, 1771, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany (49.51a,b) |
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Folding stool (one of a pair), 1786, Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené (French), Beechwood, carved and painted, upholstered in pink silk (1977.102.9,.10) |
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Gable-topped chest and linens, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1550–1295 B.C.,
Egyptian; From the tomb of Hatnofer and Ramose, western Thebes,
Whitewashed wood; linen (36.3.56,.54,.111,.140) |
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Great Hall of Van Rensselaer Manor House, Albany, New York, 1765–69 (28.143) |
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Hanging cabinet, ca. 1890,
Émile Gallé (French),
French (Nancy), Beechwood, various marquetry woods (1982.246) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Somalia; Somali (?) people, Wood (1979.206.31) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, South Africa or Mozambique; Tsonga people, Wood (1999.47.101) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.2) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century, Zimbabwe; Shona people, Wood (2001.759.4) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century,
South Africa or Swaziland; Swazi, Zulu, or Nguni peoples,
Wood (2000.160.53a,b) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century,
Uganda; Karimoja peoples,
Wood, copper, pigment (1978.412.643) |
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Headrest, 19th–20th century,
Zimbabwe; Shona peoples,
Wood (1986.484.1) |
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High chest of drawers, 1700–1730,
Boston, Massachusetts,
Black walnut, poplar, maple, hickory, eastern white pine (52.195.2a,b) |
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High chest of drawers, 1730–50,
Boston,
Walnut, walnut veneer, white pine (10.125.62) |
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"Java" armchair, ca. 1930, Ilonka Karasz (American, born Hungary), Teak wood (1983.228.5) |
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Jewelry casket, 1857,
Pietro Giusti (Italian),
Carved walnut, ebony, lined with red velvet (1998.19) |
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Joined armchair, 1650–1700,
Essex County, Massachusetts,
Oak (1995.98) |
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Kast, 1650–1700,
American; New York City or vicinity,
Painted white oak, red oak (1988.21) |
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Kast, 1690–1720,
American; New York City or vicinity,
Painted yellow poplar, red oak, white pine (09.175) |
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Library table, 1904,
William Lightfoot Price (American),
Rose Valley, Pennsylvania,
White oak, stained (1991.145) |
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Library table, ca. 1906,
Gustav Stickley (American); Craftsman Workshops,
Syracuse, New York,
Oak, leather (1976.389.1) |
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Linen press, ca. 1904,
Edna M. Walker (American),
Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony, Woodstock, New York,
Oak, tulip poplar, brass (1991.311.1) |
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Looking glass, ca. 1775, American, Pine (1990.18) |
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Mechanical game table, ca. 1780–83,
David Roentgen (German),
Germany; Neuwied,
Partially stained oak, mahogany, maple, and fruitwood, felt, partially tooled and gilded leather, iron and steel fittings, brass (2007.42.1,2)
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Mechanical table, 1778, Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with bois satiné (bloodwood), holly, black stained holly, amaranth, berberis, stained sycamore, and green lacquered wood, gilt-bronze mounts (33.12) |
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Mechanical table, ca. 1761–63, Stamped by Jean-François Oeben and Roger Vandercruse Lacroix (French), Oak veneered with mahogany, kingwood, and tulipwood with marquetry of mahogany, rosewood, holly, and various other woods, gilt-bronze mounts (1982.60.61) |
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Meridienne (Couch), 1837,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Mahogany, pine, ash (66.221.1) |
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Mirror Frame, ca. 1568, Wenzel Jamnitzer (German, Nuremberg), Silver gilt, ebony, and mirror plate (17.190.620) |
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Model No. 41 lounge chair, 1931–32, Alvar Aalto (Finnish), Laminated birch (2000.375) |
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Music stand, 1962, Wharton Esherick (American), Designer, Cherry wood (1979.320) |
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New York Dutch Room, Bethlehem, New York, 1751 (NYDR.2003.1) |
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Oval table with falling leaves, 1715–40,
Rhode Island,
Maple, eastern white pine (10.125.133) |
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Pair of flower style doors, 17th century,
India,
Wood (2009.376a,b) |
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Panel with Cross and Griffins, 500–700, Byzantine; Made in Egypt, Wood (28.12) |
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Paneling from Marmion, the Fitzhugh House, ca. 1758; painting ca. 1770-80,
King George County, Virginia (16.112) |
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Parlor from the William C. Williams House, 1810–11,
Richmond, Virginia,
Mahogany and marble (68.137) |
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Pier table, 1815–19,
Charles-Honoré Lannuier (French),
New York City,
Rosewood, white pine, ash, marble, lead, brass (53.181a,b) |
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Print table, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Manufactured by William E. Nemmers, White oak (1972.60.8a,b) |
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"Queen Anne" side chair, 1984,
Robert Venturi (American); Manufacturer: Knoll International, Inc.,
Molded plywood and laminated finish (1985.113.1) |
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Revolving armchair, ca. 1904, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Steel, wood (1979.130) |
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Revolving chair, 1840–70, American, Maple, white oak, pine, and birch (66.10.26) |
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Ritual Cabinet,18th century, Tibet, Lacquer and gilt on wood with metal additions (L.1993.88.1) |
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Rocking chair, 1820–50, American, Maple and birch (66.10.23) |
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Room from the Hart House, 1680,
Ipswich, Massachusetts (36.127) |
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Room from the Hewlett House, ca. 1740–60,
Woodbury, New York (10.183) |
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Room from the Powel House, 1765–66; remodeled 1769–71,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (18.87.1-.4) |
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Screen: Sunrise/Sunset, ca. 1930,
Jean Dunand (French),
Lacquered gilt wood (2006.585) |
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Secrétaire à abattant, ca. 1815–20, with later additions, Austrian, Walnut, parcel-ebonized and mounted with gilt bronze; leather, glass, brass (1991.470)
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Secretary (secrétaire à abattant), 1783, Jean-Henri Riesener (French), Oak veneered with ebony and black and gold Japanese lacquer, tulipwood, holly and black stained holly, amaranth, gilt-bronze mounts, white marble (20.155.11) |
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Secretary bookcase, 1795–1805, Philadelphia, Mahogany, mahogany and satinwood veneers, holly stringing and inlay, white pine, yellow pine, tulip poplar, and cedar (67.203) |
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Secretary, ca. 1776, Attributed to Martin Carlin (French), Paris, Oak; tulipwood, purplewood, holly, and sycamore veneer; porcelain and tôle painted to imitate porcelain; gilt bronze (1976.155.110) |
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Seed stand, 1800–1825, American; New Lebanon, New York, Pine and maple (66.10.19) |
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The Seehof garden furniture, ca. 1763–64, German, Painted and gilded lindenwood (1974.356.114-.121) |
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Set of fourteen side chairs, ca. 1772,
Thomas Chippendale (English),
Mahogany, covered in modern red morocco leather (1996.426.1–.14)
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Settee, 1760–90, American, Mahogany, maple, cedar, birch, white pine (30.120.59) |
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Settee, ca. 1876–85,
George Hunzinger (American; firm active New York City),
Ebonized cherry, fabric-covered steel mesh (1992.269) |
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Settee, March–June 1803,
Andrei N. Voronikhin (designer) (Russian); Carl Scheibe (court cabinetmaker); Iwan Naschon (master carver); Carl Focht (court guilder); Sergej Schaschin (upholsterer),
Saint Petersburg,
Beech and pine wood, partly gilt with burnished and matte surfaces, later light blue silk show cover (2007.368) |
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Sewing or work table, 1820–50, American; New Lebanon, New York, Walnut, cherry, butternut, pine, basswood(66.10.17) |
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Sewing table, 1843, Made by James X. Smith (American), New Lebanon, New York, Cherry, butternut, pine, basswood, sycamore, maple (66.10.18) |
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Sgabello, ca. 1489–91, Italian (Florence), Walnut, maple, ebony, ebonized wood, and fruitwood, traces of gilding and red paint (30.93.2) |
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Side chair (chaise) (one of a pair), 1784, Georges Jacob (French), carved by Jules Hugues Rousseau (French) and his brother Jean-Siméon Rousseau (French), Carved and gilded walnut (1977.102.13,14) |
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Side chair (part of a set), ca. 1899,
Édouard Colonna, for L'Art Nouveau Bing, Paris,
French,
Palissander wood, damask upholstery (26.228.5) |
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Side chair, 1690–1720, American; New York City or vicinity, Cherry (1997.68) |
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Side chair, 1730–90,
New England,
Walnut, cherry (46.192.2) |
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Side chair, 1740–60,
Philadelphia,
Walnut, yellow pine (62.171.21) |
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Side chair, 1765–75,
New York,
Mahogany, sweet gum (57.158.1) |
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Side chair, 1790–1800, Hartford, Connecticut, Mahogany, chestnut, poplar (1982.223) |
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Side chair, 1794–99, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), Made in New England, Salem, Massachusetts, America, Mahogany, ebony, ash, birch, white pine (62.16) |
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Side chair, 1815–20,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City
Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar (65.188.2) |
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Side chair, 1870,
Edward Welby Pugin (British),
Stained oak, ebony, and brass (1993.134) |
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Side chair, 1901–2, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1978.189) |
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Side chair, ca. 1730, Giles Grendey (English), Beech (37.115) |
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Side chair, ca. 1770, Attributed to Thomas Affleck (British, active in America), American; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mahogany, northern white cedar (1974.325) |
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Side chair, ca. 1810,
Attributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (American),
New York City,
Mahogany, gilded brass with yellow poplar, cherry, ash (60.4.4) |
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Side chair, ca. 1830,
Attributed to Duncan Phyfe (Scottish),
New York City,
Rosewood, ash (68.202.1) |
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Side chair, ca. 1857, Designer: Alexander J. Davis (American); Manufacturer: Probably Burns and Brother (New York City), Walnut (replacement upholstery) (1995.111) |
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Side chair, ca. 1870,
Attributed to Pottier and Stymus and Company (New York City),
Walnut, mahogany, rosewood, cedar (1983.68) |
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Side chair, ca. 1870,
Christopher Dresser (British),
Gilt, ebonized, and carved wood (1994.529) |
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Side chair, ca. 1904, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Oak (1981.437) |
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Side chairs, 1765–90, American, Mahogany, maple, white pine (39.88.1,2) |
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Side table, 1871,
Edward William Godwin (British),
Walnut and brass (1991.87) |
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Side table, top 1759; base 1794,
John Wildsmith (English); John Mayhew (English) and William Ince (English),
Pine, carved and gilded, composition, various marbles, semiprecious stones (58.75.130a,b) |
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Side tables, ca. 1740,
After a design by Matthias Lock (English),
Carved gilt pine with verde antico marble veneered top (2007.196.1,2) |
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Sideboard, ca. 1853–57,
Alexander Roux (American, born France),
Black walnut, pine (1993.168) |
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Slipper chair, 1850–60,
John H. Belter (American, born Germany; firm active New York City),
Rosewood, ash (51.79.9) |
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Small cabinet, 1679,
Attributed to the Symonds shop tradition,
Salem, Massachusetts,
Red oak, white pine, black walnut, red cedar, maple (10.125.168) |
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Small desk (bonheur-du-jour), 1768, Martin Carlin (French), Oak veneered with tulipwood, amaranth, stained sycamore and mahogany drawers, gilt-bronze mounts, Sèvres plaques (58.75.48) |
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Sofa, 1800, Attributed to Samuel McIntire (American), American, Mahogany, birch, white pine (46.171.1a,b) |
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Sofa, 1850–60, John H. Belter (American, born Germany), American; New York City, Rosewood (1999.396) |
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Sofa, ca. 1856,
Ringuet-Leprince and L. Marcotte (French and American),
Ebonized maple, gilt bronze (68.69.1) |
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Sofa, ca. 1898,
Ernest F. Hagen (German),
New York City,
Mahogany, cane (61.254) |
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Spindle-back armchair, 1640–80,
Boston or Charlestown, Massachusetts,
Ash (51.12.2) |
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Stand for a Qur'an manuscript, Muzzafarid period (1314–93), dated A.H. 761 / A.D. 1360, Iran or Central Asia, Wood (teak), carved, painted, inlaid (10.218) |
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Stool, 19th century, The Buli Master, Luba peoples; Democratic Republic of Congo, Wood, metal studs (1979.290) |
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Stool, 19th–20th century, Ghana; Akan, Wood (1986.478.2) |
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Stool, ca. 1925,
Pierre Legrain (French),
Rosewood (1972.283.1) |
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Stool: Kneeling Female Caryatid, 19th century (?), Democratic Republic of Congo; Luba or Shankadi, Wood, glass beads (1978.412.317) |
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Table, 1653–60,
Attributed to Pierre Gole (Dutch, active in France),
Tortoiseshell, ivory, ebony, and other woods on oak and fruitwood; gilt-bronze (1986.38.1) |
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Table, 1912–15, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), White oak (1972.60.3) |
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Table, ca. 1775–80,
Italian (Rome),
Wood, carved, painted, and partly gilded; replaced green-black granite top (41.188) |
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Table, ca. 1850–60,
American, probably New York City,
Walnut, marble (1986.78) |
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Table, ca. 1940, Made by Frank Lloyd Wright (American), Cypress plycore, cypress veneer (1981.438.2) |
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Tall clock, 1789, John Townsend (American) and William Tomlinson (British), Newport, Rhode Island, Mahogany, chestnut, tulip poplar, maple (27.57.2) |
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Tall clock, ca. 1900,
Charles Rohlfs (American),
Oak, copper (1985.261) |
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Tea table, 1765–75,
Philadelphia,
Mahogany (25.115.31)
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Turned armchair, 1665–90,
New York City or vicinity,
Ash (41.111)
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Upright secretary (secrétaire à abattant), ca. 1786–87, Maker: Guillaume Beneman (French) (1971.206.17) |
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Wardrobe, Ming dynasty, 16th century, China, Wood (Huanghuali/Dalbergia odoriferal) (1976.193.8) |
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Washstand (athénienne or lavabo), 1804–14,
Design attributed to Charles Percier (French); mounts attributed to Martin-Guillaume Biennais (French),
Yew wood, gilt bronze (26.256.1) |
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Washstand, 1904,
Charles Rennie Mackintosh (Scottish), Designer,
Oak, ceramic tile, colored and mirror glass, and lead (1994.120) |
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Woodwork from the Ballroom at Gadsby's Tavern, 1792–93,
Alexandria, Virginia (17.116.1-5) |
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Woodwork of a Room from the Colden House, 1767,
Coldenham, New York (40.127)
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Work and writing table (table en chiffonnière), ca. 1760, Stamped by Bernard van Risenburgh (French), Oak and pine veneered with tulipwood, kingwood, purplewood, and bois satiné (bloodwood), gilt-bronze mounts(1984.471.1) |
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Writing desk (bureau brisé), ca. 1685,
Alexandre-Jean Oppenordt (Dutch, active France), maker; Jean Bérain (French), engraver,
France (Paris),
Oak, pine, and walnut veneered with ebony, rosewood, and marquetry of engraved brass on tortoiseshell; gilt bronze, steel (1986.365.3) |
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Writing table (bureau plat), 1759, Gilles Joubert (French), Red and gold japanning on oak, gilt-bronze mounts, leather top (1973.315.1) |
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Writing table, 1760–85, American, Mahogany, sweet gum, yellow pine, white cedar (32.125.1) |
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